Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed in 20 Years? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Obesity Education Initiative
BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter How many calories are in this bagel?
Calorie Difference: 210 calories BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter 350 calories 6-inch diameter Calorie Difference: 210 calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to rake leaves in order to burn the extra 210 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you rake the leaves for 50 minutes you will burn the extra 210 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person
CHEESEBURGER Today 20 Years Ago 333 calories How many calories are in today’s cheeseburger?
CHEESEBURGER Today 20 Years Ago 333 calories 590 calories Calorie Difference: 257 calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to lift weights in order to burn the extra 257 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you lift weights for 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will burn approximately 257 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories 1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3 small meatballs How many calories do you think are in today's portion of spaghetti and meatballs?
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS Calorie Difference: 525 calories 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories 1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3 small meatballs 1,025 calories 2 cups of pasta with sauce and 3 large meatballs Calorie Difference: 525 calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to houseclean in order to burn the extra 525 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you houseclean for 2 hours and 35 minutes, you will burn approximately 525 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person
FRENCH FRIES 20 Years Ago Today 210 Calories 2.4 ounces How many calories are in today’s portion of fries?
Calorie Difference: 400 Calories FRENCH FRIES 20 Years Ago Today 210 Calories 2.4 ounces 610 Calories 6.9 ounces Calorie Difference: 400 Calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to walk leisurely in order to burn those extra 400 calories?* *Based on 160-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you walk leisurely for 1 hour and 10 minutes you will burn approximately 400 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person
SODA 20 Years Ago Today 85 Calories 6.5 ounces How many calories are in today’s portion?
Calorie Difference: 165 Calories SODA 20 Years Ago Today 85 Calories 6.5 ounces 250 Calories 20 ounces Calorie Difference: 165 Calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to work in the garden to burn those extra calories?* *Based on 160-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you work in the garden for 35 minutes, you will burn approximately 165 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person
TURKEY SANDWICH 20 Years Ago Today 320 calories How many calories are in today’s turkey sandwich?
Calorie Difference: 500 calories TURKEY SANDWICH 20 Years Ago Today 320 calories 820 calories Calorie Difference: 500 calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to ride a bike in order to burn those extra calories?* *Based on 160-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you ride a bike for 1 hour and 25 minutes, you will burn approximately 500 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person
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